House at the far end of the rear garden of a Victorian house in Battersea

The design was driven by the need to incorporate compulsory flood-proofing measures due to the site’s close proximity to the River Thames; as well as complying with planning restrictions to prevent the overlooking of neighbouring properties.

The house comprises five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a study and a kitchen/living room. The garden was excavated to create a high-sided watertight concrete courtyard. The living areas are at courtyard level and benefit from full height glazing.

A bridge at garden level bisects the white box and marks the entrance to the property. A combination of internal lightwells and rooflights ensure that the bedrooms are flooded with natural daylight. Top lit hallways and bathrooms connect the volumes.